First Hindu Temple in UAE

On February 14, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Hindu temple in the UAE (at Abu Dhabi).

  • The temple is constructed by Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS).
  • Architectural Design: Made from Pink Rajasthan Sandstone and White Italian Marble. It involves intricately hand-carved stones, shipped from India for assembly in the UAE.
  • A ‘holy river’ surrounds the temple, with waters from Ganga and Yamuna brought in.
  • The river Saraswati is depicted in the form of white light.
  • The foundation stone of the temple was laid in 2019. This temple won awards for Best Mechanical Project (2019), Best Interior ....
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